Question

what were two of the main challenges that workers faced at the mills in lowell, massachusetts?

factory owners wanted to employ skilled workers, which were hard to find.

workers were forced to attend school, cutting down working hours.

child workers were not allowed to work at the mills, causing families to split.

a workers daily schedule consisted of around 12 working hours.

factory workers faced dangerous or even deadly working conditions.

Explanation:

• Analyze each option:
• Factory owners in Lowell mills initially employed young unmarried women (not focused on skilled workers as a main challenge here).
• Workers were not forced to attend school (this is incorrect).
• Child workers were allowed in Lowell mills (this is wrong).
• A 12 - hour workday was a common harsh aspect.
• Dangerous working conditions (like poor ventilation, machinery hazards) were real challenges.

Answer:

A worker's daily schedule consisted of around 12 working hours.
Factory workers faced dangerous or even deadly working conditions.